May 26, 2025 - Trick Williams with the TNA World Championship after defeating Joe Hendry at WWE NXT Battleground: Tampa on May 25, 2025, Image Credits:- WWE official site

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WWE NXT Battleground Tampa Results – Huge Title Change, Superstar Returns, New Arrivals and More

Learn All About What Went Down on WWE NXT Battleground: Tampa on April 25, 2025.

May 26, 2025 - Trick Williams with the TNA World Championship after defeating Joe Hendry at WWE NXT Battleground: Tampa on May 25, 2025, Image Credits:- WWE official site

The WWE just completed another of their events on May 25, 2025. This was for the NXT brand was called NXT Battleground: Tampa. The event took place at Tampa, Florida, United States and starred wrestlers from the WWE NXT brand as well as from TNA.

The most important part of the event was a huge title change. It also saw a superstar return, high quality matches and several new arrivals to the company. Let’s read all about the results of NXT Battleground: Tampa on May 25, 2025.

Trick Williams Is the New TNA World Champion

Trick Williams was successful in doing the unthinkable. He dethroned Joe Hendry with a Trick Shot and won the match via pinfall. He took the TNA World Championship for himself. This came as a huge shock for the fans as the top TNA title now belongs to a WWE wrestler (via WWE on X) –

The landscape of the industry has changed.

Trick Williams is the new @ThisIsTNA World Champion! 🤯#AndNew #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/0s9xIuoKrg
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 26, 2025

Oba Femi Still Reigns As the Ruler of NXT

Oba Femi had a serious threat for his NXT Championship in the form of Myles Borne, the latest contender to the title. However, Oba Femi overcame his opponent with three Fall From Graces to win the match and retain his championship. However, the two babyfaces exchanged a nod of respect towards each other after the match ended (via WWE on X )-

WHAT. A. MATCH. @mylesborne_wwe gave it his all, but Oba Femi remains the #WWENXT Champion!#AndStill #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/wrqgCh0rJs
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 26, 2025

Stephanie Vaquer Still Continues As the NXT Women’s Champion

Stephanie Vaquer had a hard fought contest with her latest opponent Jordynne Grace. However, “La Primera” overcame her opponent’s pure power moves with her hard hitting styles. She finally ended her opponent with a Corkscrew Moonsault and won the match via pinfall (via WWE on X)-

All eyes on the champ. 👀

It never stops for @Steph_Vaquer… #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/TSgg14JLpB
— WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2025

Sol Ruca’s NXT Women’s North American Champion Reign Continues

Sol Ruca gets to continue as the NXT Women’s North American Champion. She had a hard fought contest with her opponent Kelani Jordan. However, Sol Ruca managed to end Kelani Jordan with a Sol Snatcher from the top rope and retain her championship (via WWE on X)-

What a way to start!

Sol Ruca takes down Kelani Jordan to remain the #WWENXT Women's North American Champion! 🤙#AndStill #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/0cSjxd7uYj
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 26, 2025

Hank and Tank With Josh Briggs Beats the Culling but Gets Help From an Returning Ally Afterwards

Hank Walker, Tank Ledger and Josh Briggs managed to beat The Culling consisting of Sawn Spears, Niko Vance and Brooks Jesen during their match. The real surprise was in its aftermath. The Culling immediately attacked the winners after the match ended. This marked the return of Yoshiki Inamura, Josh Briggs’ old tag team partner. He rushed to the ring and managed to help his old teammate along with Hank and Tank sent the The Culling packing from the ring (via WWE on X)-

INAMURA IS HERE!!!@noah_yoshiki is back and just saved the day!!!#WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/JzCVyk6qWM
— WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2025

Tony D’Angelo Loses the Family Civil War

Tony D’Angelo finally faced off against Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo during the match. However, Luca Crusifino’s appearance at the ringside distracted “The Don” of NXT. This allowed Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo to win the match with a pinfall via his Hidden Blade move (via WWE on X). Did The Underboss of NXT just become “The Don” himself?

The Underboss is on top! 😤@Stacks_WWE outlasts @TonyDangeloWWE in an absolute WAR 😮‍💨#WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/4q5AZKXEtv
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 26, 2025

Three New Faces Show Up in NXT

The NXT Battleground: Tampa event on May 25, 2025 revealed three newcomers to the company. The first is Mike Santana from TNA. He will be having his first NXT match on March 27, 2025 on the weekly show.

The other two new arrivals have a considerable history with Stephanie Vaquer. Dalys and Chik Tormenta from Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have arrived in NXT. These two even got into an altercation with Stephanie Vaquer backstage (via WWE on X ) –

Look who's here!

Great to have you both at #WWEBattleground, @dalyscaribenaaa and @chiktormenta!!@luchalibreaaa pic.twitter.com/GAUtLUNOa1
— WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2025

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I’m a sports content writer focusing on MMA, WWE and MLB writer at The Playoffs. I have a Master’s degree in Media Science (M.Sc) from my college The Heritage Academy. I got into the sports industry through my previous company where I worked from 2023 to March 2025. I’m a fan of combat sports like pro wrestling and MMA. My favorite part about working at The Playoffs is speculating what can be happening in WWE, especially face-heel turns and results of matches.